To further examine the half-life of alveolar macrophages, chimeric CD 45.2 mice were
generated through bone marrow transplantation of donor CD 45.1 cells. Before …

Metal ion interactions with weakly coordinating ligands, such as amino acids, are dependent
on several factors, including metal ion availability, metal ion propensity for hydrolysis, ligand …

Contained within the adult lung are differentiated mesenchymal cell types (cartilage, smooth
muscle, and myofibrobasts) that provide structural support for airways and vessels …

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent approximately 9% of all
hospital acquired infections, and approximately 65%–70% of CAUTIs are believed to be …

Very little is known regarding the function, origin, and turnover of airway smooth muscle
(ASM). In this article, we discuss the embryological development of ASM, and provide …

Rationale: Several institutions have implemented phenobarbital-based pathways for the
treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). However, little is known about the care …

Purpose Develop a model for quality improvement in tracheostomy care and decrease
tracheostomy-related complications. Methods This study was a prospective quality …

Background Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increased nationally
during the COVID-19 pandemic. We described CLABSIs at our institution during 2019 to …

Sulfur-and selenium-containing amino acids are of great biological importance, but their
metal-binding properties with biologically-relevant metal ions are not well investigated …

Of the 2,668 patients admitted with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 4% underwent
prolonged isolation for> 20 days. Reasons for extended isolation were inconsistent with …